"They just put it together and, once those walls are up, you don't have to paint it."

Sustainable business in terms of people, planet and profit was part of the organisation's strategy, so the new building's design was driven by the "planet" aspect. The centre will include natural ventilation, insulation and low energy lighting.

Paints and other materials thought to trigger respiratory problems have been replaced by non-toxic, low volatile organic compound (VOC) materials, and solar panels on the roof will produce most of the building's electricity.

"It's our first centre in Te Awamutu and outside of Hamilton. So we're really excited to connect with the local community there," Fourie said.

Creators@Waipa will be licensed for 40 children, have six teaching staff and offer 20 hours free early childhood education. That will include two-year-olds as well as the usual three to five-year-olds, Fourie said.

Creators is founded on Christian values and uses the Reggio Emilia approach, where learning originates from the child's ideas and interests.